Talent Acquisition Specialist (Hybrid)

About Xanadu:

Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.

At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

Your Role and Responsibilities:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be a key player in the recruiting process at Xanadu, owning end-to-end recruitment activities for multiple teams. You will build and maintain good relationships with both candidates and Xanadu hiring managers, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience. You will manage a high volume of candidate pipeline activity and maintain confidentiality within our hiring process.

Duties include:

• Managing the full cycle recruitment for high-volume roles including understanding recruitment needs, creation of job descriptions, posting jobs on various external job boards, sourcing candidates, scheduling and conducting interviews and job offer
• Ensuring there is a full pipeline of qualified candidates through targeted sourcing
• Leading a high volume of phone screens with candidates
• Guiding and scheduling candidates throughout the recruiting process
• Build and maintain working relationships with hiring managers and HR team to understand current and future recruitment needs and identify optimum sourcing strategies
• Conduct interviews to assess candidates; make hiring recommendations; provide support and counsel to hiring managers throughout the recruiting process
• As an expert in recruitment, provide feedback and recommendations to both the candidate and hiring manager regarding strengths and development opportunities, with the goal of selecting the most qualified candidate
• Manage the job offer process, including negotiation and background checks
• Effectively communicate with the candidates, recruiter, and hiring managers throughout the entire candidate journey
• Maintain a database of job descriptions and ensure they are up to date
• Use JazzHR to manage requisitions, jobs postings, and track candidate pipeline activity and  maintain information during the recruitment process; ensuring all information is current and activity is updated on a regular basis
• Collaborating on ad-hoc events or tasks related to talent

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in a high volume or startup recruitment position
• Experience attracting, interviewing and recruiting for software engineering roles is an asset
• Required experience recruiting for both technical and non-technical roles 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Experience in a start-up environment and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with recruiting and people-related tools and systems, including applicant tracking systems, resume databases, and internet sourcing tools 
• A self-starter mindset with a strong work ethic
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability the manage your time and multiple tasks, projects and relationships effectively
• High level of ownership, grit, maturity, confidentiality and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Values:
Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.

At Xanadu, we are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at hr@xanadu.ai.